Post v. City of Grand Junction

This is an action brought by certain liquor dealers of the city of Grand Junction for a judgment declaring an ordinance of that city, imposing an occupational tax upon all persons engaged in the sale of malt, vinous and spirituous liquors, unconstitutional and void. Pursuant to motion, summary judgment was duly entered in favor of the city, declaring said ordinance constitutional, and plaintiffs bring the judgment here for review by writ of error.

Two questions are presented: (1) Can the City of' Grand Junction, in view of article XXII of the Constitution, legally impose for revenue purposes…